US EditionUS, China Made Substantial Progress in Trade Talks, Bessent Says
- Senior U.S. And Chinese officials met in Geneva for two days of high-level discussions on May 11-12, 2025, aiming to reduce escalating tariff conflicts between the two countries.
- These negotiations followed steep tariffs imposed by President Trump, reaching 145% on Chinese goods and 125% retaliatory tariffs by China, amid a prolonged trade dispute.
- Both sides described the discussions as candid, constructive, and productive, agreeing to establish a consultation mechanism for further economic and trade dialogue.
- U.S. Officials involved in the trade discussions reported significant advancements, with one highlighting that the gaps between the two sides were likely smaller than initially expected.
- The talks suggested potential easing of the trade war, which may help stabilize world markets and address national security concerns, though no immediate tariff cuts or concrete details were announced.
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Scott Jennings triggers former Biden aide by repeating what Scott Bessent said China told him about Biden
Republican strategist Scott Jennings triggered a former Biden campaign aide when he mentioned China’s alleged assessment of former President Joe Biden. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day […]
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Scott Jennings Triggers Former Biden Aide By Repeating What Scott Bessent Said China Told Him About Biden
Republican strategist Scott Jennings triggered a former Biden campaign aide when he mentioned China’s alleged assessment of former President Joe Biden. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day de-escalation of tariffs with China Monday following meetings Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held with Chinese officials Saturday and Sunday, during which China allegedly said they knew they could ignore Biden, according to […] Scott Jennings Tri…
‘Substantial Progress’ Made With China In Key Trade Talks, Bessent Says
By Hailey Gomez, Daily Caller News Foundation | May 11, 2025 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday that “substantial progress” was made with China during key trade talks in Switzerland, adding more information will be released Monday. After weeks of a tariff standoff between the U.S. and China, Bessent told Fox News on Tuesday he’d be meeting with Chinese officials Saturday in Switzerland. In a White House statement, Bessent thanked …
China Said "They Just Ignored Their Obligations" Under Biden
As we knew would happen, once Joe Biden took office, the Chinese knew he’d be a pushover. They said they just “ignored their obligations,” and nothing happened to them as they assumed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says in the clip below: “In January 2020, President Trump produced a template. We had an excellent trade agreement […] The post China Said “They Just Ignored Their Obligations” Under Biden appeared first on www.independentsentinel.…
China 'ignored their obligations' under Biden: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Chinese Communist Party did not follow through on its previous trade deal with the United States because the Biden administration did not hold up its end of the deal. The U.S.’s recent trade deal with China included negotiations such as “tariffs, nontariff trade barriers, currency manipulation and subsidies of labor and capital,” Bessent said on Bloomberg Surveillance on Monday. China was an outlier amon…
Treasury Secretary Bessent: "The Chinese Told Us Once Joe Biden Came into Office They Just Ignored Their Obligations"
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with reporters on Monday following trade talks this past weekend with Chinese officials in Geneva, Switzerland.
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